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September 30, 2010 - Putnam supports measure to save aerospace jobs, extend space shuttle
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) voted in favor of a measure to that will save thousands of Florida aerospace jobs and which may allow the space shuttle to fly more (More)

September 29, 2010 - Putnam: EPA must listen to Florida on controversial water rules
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today said an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to delay controversial new water regulations for Florida by one month is a good step, but that (More)

September 23, 2010 - Putnam named Guardian of Small Business
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today was honored as a Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).  Putnam was among 245 members of Congress to (More)

September 23, 2010 - Putnam receives Tax Fighter award
Congressman Adam Putnam today was named a Tax Fighter in the 111th Congress from the National Tax Limitation Committee for taking a stand against out of control federal spending. (More)

August 31, 2010 - Congressman Putnam provides help with federal programs
Caseworkers from Congressman Adam Putnam’s office will be available at several locations in Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk counties in September to provide assistance to constituents who have questions or (More)

August 26, 2010 - Putnam urges Senate action on food safety legislation
With a half-billion eggs having been recalled during the past week because of concerns over possible salmonella contamination, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today called on the U.S. Senate to (More)

August 10, 2010 - Putnam supports bill to save small businesses from extra paperwork
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) is cosponsoring legislation to save small businesses from a mountain of extra paperwork that would be required under the new health care law. “One of (More)

August 2, 2010 - Putnam leads call for scientific review of Florida water rules
Congressman Adam Putnam and 20 other bipartisan members of Florida’s congressional delegation today sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), strongly urging the agency to broaden (More)

July 30, 2010 - Putnam joins bipartisan effort to protect Florida’s Coast
Congressman Adam Putnam today announced he is co-sponsoring the Florida Coastal Protection Act (H.R. 5358), bi-partisan legislation which would permanently protect the eastern Gulf of Mexico from oil and (More)

July 29, 2010 - Putnam statement regarding death of LeRoy Collins, Jr.
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today issued the following statement upon learning of the death of Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr., USNR (Ret.), the Executive Director of Florida’s Department of (More)

July 29, 2010 - Putnam calls for House to vote on ‘Obama Care’ repeal legislation
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today announced he  has joined the call to repeal “Obama Care,” the national health insurance reform legislation signed into law earlier this year.  Putnam signed (More)

July 19, 2010 - Cardoza-Putnam bill would provide benefit information to veterans
Departing military service members would receive additional information about the benefits to which they are entitled under legislation introduced today by U.S. Reps. Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.) and Adam Putnam (More)

July 19, 2010 - Putnam welcomes northern Everglades restoration project
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today praised a major wetland restoration project that officials say will improve water quality and provide habitat for rare, endangered and threatened animals, birds and (More)

July 15, 2010 - Putnam seeks greater FEMA accountability for taxpayers
An amendment offered today by Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) to national flood insurance legislation would increase federal accountability to taxpayers for educational grants issued by the Federal Emergency Management (More)

June 30, 2010 - Putnam speaks against Wall Street bailout legislation
Congressman Adam Putnam today opposed financial regulatory reform legislation, saying the measure will not reform Wall Street, but will instead create a permanent taxpayer-funded bailout for institutions deemed “too (More)

June 27, 2010 - Putnam joins effort to help disabled save for expenses
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today announced he is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation (HR 1205) to allow tax-free savings accounts for people with disabilities.  The accounts would be similar to those (More)

June 24, 2010 - Putnam, Boustany measure would allow some affected by Gulf oil spill to tap retirement savings
Congressmen Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and Charles Boustany Jr. (R-La.) today introduced legislation to aid small businesses and families affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf.  (More)

June 24, 2010 - Putnam, Miller bill would help protect Gulf homeowners from foreclosure
Congressmen Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) today introduced legislation to provide mortgage forbearance to homeowners in the areas affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil leak in (More)

June 17, 2010 - Putnam calls Barton remarks “callous, inappropriate”
Congressman Adam Putnam today criticized remarks Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) made in defense of the BP oil company. “Congressman Barton's comments were callous and inappropriate. To say they were (More)

May 28, 2010 - Putnam Adds Wounded Warrior, Public Access to Defense Bill
A provision by Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), encouraging continued public hunting and fishing access on military controlled property and calling on the Department of Defense to address accessibility issues (More)

May 14, 2010 - Putnam, Schock Introduce Legislation to Ensure All Off-Shore Oil Rigs Have Emergency Shut Off Devices
As oil continues to leak into the Gulf of Mexico from the site of the Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig, Congressman Adam Putnam  today announced that  he and Congressman   (More)

May 12, 2010 - Putnam blasts false tar ball report, urges agencies to avoid rumors
Congressman Adam Putnam today sharply criticized the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for helping to spread a false rumor that tar balls from the Deepwater Horizon oil leak in (More)

May 3, 2010 - Putnam statement on Gulf oil leak
Congressman Adam Putnam today issued the following statement concerning the continuing leak of oil from the site of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico: "I (More)

April 27, 2010 - Putnam provisions included in disaster risk measure
Legislation that would allow states to pool insurance risk in order to respond to natural disasters now includes provisions offered by Congressman Adam Putnam.  Putnam worked to include language (More)

April 23, 2010 - Putnam: EPA’s proposed water rules could cost Floridians billions
Congressman Adam Putnam today said a new study by the State of Florida shows that proposed federal water regulations that would apply only to Florida could cost residents billions (More)

April 22, 2010 - Putnam votes to proceed with sanctions against Iran
Congressman Adam Putnam today voted to move forward with stronger economic sanctions against Iran in response to that nation’s continued efforts to develop nuclear weapons despite repeated warnings from (More)

April 15, 2010 - Putnam expresses concern over rising debt and taxes
As the deadline for filing federal tax returns for 2009 arrives today, Congressman Adam Putnam expressed concern for the growing debt burden America has taken on, and the fact (More)

March 23, 2010 - Putnam says USDA visit will highlight need for better food for children
Congressman Adam Putnam said today the planned visit by a U.S. Department of Agriculture official to Central Florida next month will help highlight the need for a stronger nutrition (More)

March 21, 2010 - Putnam statement regarding health care reform
Congressman Adam Putnam made the following statement to the official Congressional Record concerning tonight’s vote on health care reform legislation: Madame Speaker.  At the end of this term, I (More)

March 19, 2010 - Putnam says Congress is out of touch with American people
Congressman Adam Putnam today said Congress is out of touch with the vast majority of Americans when it comes to health care reform.  Following is a statement issued by (More)

March 18, 2010 - Putnam: EPA delaying some new rules for Florida waters; calling for scientific review
Congressman Adam Putnam today welcomed an announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it will delay a portion of its new and complex rules for nutrients in Florida (More)

March 5, 2010 - Subcommittee passes Putnam test prep bill for veterans
Bipartisan legislation authored by Congressman Adam Putnam that will make it easier for military veterans to continue higher education cleared an important step on the way to becoming law (More)

March 4, 2010 - Putnam says EPA will extend comment period on Florida water rules
Congressman Adam Putnam today said the Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to extend the comment period on proposed new water rules after a meeting this morning between members of (More)

March 3, 2010 - Putnam calls for greater Fla. role on fishing rules
Congressman Adam Putnam today said he is calling on federal regulators to allow Florida stronger representation on a panel that is reviewing rules affecting sport and commercial fishing regulations. (More)

February 23, 2010 - Putnam-Klein bill would provide test prep help for military veterans
Florida Congressmen Adam Putnam and Ron Klein today are asking a House panel to approve a measure they have coauthored that would help U.S. military veterans who are continuing (More)

February 22, 2010 - New law extends 2nd Amendment to national parks
Congressman Adam Putnam today welcomed a new law that became effective today, allowing firearms in many national parks. People who can legally possess firearms under federal and state law (More)

February 17, 2010 - Putnam statement to EPA regarding water standards for Florida
Congressman Adam Putnam today submitted a statement to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency’s proposed rules for numeric nutrient standards for Florida waters: Thank you for the opportunity (More)

February 11, 2010 - Putnam hails Lincoln Diaz-Balart’s representation for Florida
Congressman Adam Putnam today issued the following statement upon learning that Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart will not seek reelection to Florida’s 21st Congressional District:  “Lincoln Diaz-Balart has been one of (More)

February 11, 2010 - Putnam commends decision to cancel iPod spending by Polk County Schools
Congressman Adam Putnam today commended a decision by Polk County School District officials to cancel a plan to spend federal taxpayer funds on iPods for families of disabled children. (More)

February 4, 2010 - Putnam leads call for careful review of new EPA water regulations
More time and public hearings are needed to consider the impact of proposed new federal regulations limiting nutrients in Florida waters, according to U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, Florida’s two (More)

February 3, 2010 - Congressman Putnam can help you get help from federal agencies
Caseworkers from Congressman Adam Putnam’s office will be available at several locations in Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk Counties in February as part of the congressman’s Outreach Program to help (More)

February 1, 2010 - Putnam: Budget ‘More of the same’
As President Barack Obama’s budget proposal was delivered to Congress today, U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam strongly criticized the $3.8 trillion plan, which sets records for spending and indebtedness.  “President (More)

January 29, 2010 - USDA Florida Disaster Declaration
Congressman Adam Putnam today praised a federal disaster declaration announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.  “Record cold temperatures over an unprecedented 12 day period dealt a serious blow (More)

January 27, 2010 - Putnam’s response to State of the Union address
Congressman Adam Putnam tonight issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address: “As I watched the president speak, I imagined the scene in (More)

January 18, 2010 - Putnam wraps up freeze damage inspection tour
Congressman Adam Putnam today inspected freeze damage to vegetable farms in southwest Florida with Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart. This was the third day of a sweep Putnam has made across (More)

January 11, 2010 - Putnam leads delegation request for quick aid to Florida’s farmers
Congressman Adam Putnam has gathered strong bi-partisan support from Florida’s congressional delegation for speedy federal reaction to the severe cold weather which appears to have done significant damage to (More)

January 8, 2010 - Putnam preparing request for freeze help in Florida
Congressman Adam Putnam today said he is preparing a letter from the Florida congressional delegation to urge prompt action from the federal government to help Florida agricultural growers recover (More)

January 6, 2010 - Putnam calls for open negotiations on health care
Congressman Adam Putnam today urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to support a request by C-SPAN that all future health care negotiations be open to the public through media coverage: (More)

December 16, 2009 - Putnam slams second economic stimulus measure
Congressman Adam Putnam strongly criticized a second economic stimulus measure the Democratic leadership rushed to the House Floor today (HR 2847), saying it repeated the waste and failures of (More)

December 16, 2009 - Putnam praises passage of Iran sanctions measure
Congressman Adam Putnam says concrete steps must be taken to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons that could be used to threaten its neighbors and further destabilize the region.  (More)

December 16, 2009 - Putnam introduces bill to promote healthier foods in schools
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today introduced legislation that would increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in school breakfasts and lunches. The bipartisan bill, the Children’s Fruit and Vegetable (More)

December 11, 2009 - Putnam votes against permanent “bailout” bill
Congressman Adam Putnam today voted against a financial regulatory reform measure (HR 4173) offered by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) that would create a permanent bailout fund for failing financial (More)

December 10, 2009 - Putnam says bill would hurt those it is supposed to help
Speaking on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives late last night, Congressman Adam Putnam said that new financial reform legislation (HR 4173) offered by Rep. Barney Frank (More)

December 4, 2009 - Putnam praises life of Paula Hawkins
Congressman Adam Putnam issued the following statement today upon learning of the death of former U.S. Sen. Paula Hawkins of Florida: “Paula Hawkins was an historic and inspirational person.  (More)

December 4, 2009 - Putnam has wager on ‘Gators
Congressman Adam Putnam is betting the University of Florida ‘Gators put the exclamation point on their undefeated season by winning the Southeastern Conference championship football game against the University (More)

December 3, 2009 - Putnam says estate tax measure is too flawed to support
Congressman Adam Putnam today said passing estate tax legislation is important to the nation’s family farms, but legislation (HR 4154) that passed the House today by a vote of (More)

December 2, 2009 - Putnam long-term health care bill endorsed by US Judicial Conference
Legislation offered by Congressman Adam Putnam that would make it easier for people to insure against long-term care needs, received a significant endorsement, Putnam announced today.  The Judicial Conference (More)

December 1, 2009 - Putnam: Sportsmen should have voice in ocean policy discussions
Congressman Adam Putnam today urged the Obama Administration to include representation from recreational fishing in discussions about new regulations that could affect access to coastal fishing areas. A letter (More)

November 23, 2009 - Putnam to hold Medicare information and help seminars in December
Medicare beneficiaries who want to discuss their options during Medicare’s Open Enrollment period will have a chance to meet in-person with experts. Congressman Adam Putnam today announced three Medicare (More)

November 19, 2009 - Specialty crop research gets needed funding
Congressman Adam Putnam today welcomed news that federal support for specialty crop research is forthcoming.  Florida will receive approximately $5 million, which will go toward improving the viability of (More)

November 19, 2009 - Putnam reacts to hunger report
Congressman Adam Putnam today called for a prompt federal response to a new report showing hunger in the United States has reached the highest level since the government has (More)

November 18, 2009 - Now is the time to review Medicare options Putnam tells constituents
Congressman Adam Putnam is reminding constituents of the 12th Congressional District that they have until the end of the year to make changes to their Medicare health or prescription (More)

November 5, 2009 - Putnam welcomes constituents, others speaking out on health care reform
Congressman Adam Putnam today welcomed constituents from the 12th District and other Floridians who joined thousands of people on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol today to voice their (More)

November 3, 2009 - Putnam delivers copies of health legislation to 12th District libraries
Congressman Adam Putnam today sent copies of the 1,990 page health reform legislation unveiled last week by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to public libraries in his congressional district.  Putnam (More)

October 29, 2009 - Putnam asks constituents to review new health care legislation
p class="MsoNormal">Shortly after Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled the newest version of health care reform legislation, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) sent an e-mail to constituents with an online link to (More)

October 27, 2009 - Putnam, Klein offer bill to help veterans prepare for academic tests
A small change could make a big difference for thousands of American military veterans who want to continue their education, according to U.S. Reps. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and Ron (More)

October 22, 2009 - Putnam says financial product approval bill will hurt Americans
Congressman Adam Putnam today blasted legislation to create a “Washington Knows Best” agency aimed at giving unprecedented authority to bureaucrats. Putnam said the measure will actually harm American consumers (More)

October 22, 2009 - Putnam applauds USDA citrus rule; Fla. fresh citrus can ship to all states
Congressman Adam Putnam today praised rule changes that will permit Florida citrus to be shipped to all 50 states once more.  The US Department of Agriculture published the rule (More)

October 21, 2009 - Putnam town hall meeting set for October 26 in Bartow
Congressman Adam Putnam will hold a town hall meeting at the Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Avenue, Monday, Oct. 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Putnam will (More)

October 11, 2009 - Putnam to collect on UF-LSU wager
The University of Florida Gators victory Saturday night means Congressman Adam Putnam will be savoring some fine Louisiana root beer as the payoff of a friendly wager he made (More)

October 9, 2009 - Putnam reacts to citrus estimate
Congressman Adam Putnam made the following statement in response to the US Dept. of Agriculture estimate this morning that Florida’s citrus production would fall by 16 percent compared to (More)

September 29, 2009 - New Putnam videos regarding the ACORN controversy and health care reform
Congressman Adam Putnam has posted new videos, discussing two issues of intense public interest: the effort to cut off taxpayer financing of the controversial community organizing group ACORN and (More)

September 17, 2009 - Putnam calls plan to drop missile defense shield a mistake
Congressman Adam Putnam today said that a plan by the Obama Administration to cease deployment of a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe is a mistake that could embolden (More)

September 16, 2009 - Putnam calls for end to federal funding of ACORN
Congressman Adam Putnam is cosponsoring legislation (HR 3571) to prevent taxpayer money from being used by the controversial advocacy group ACORN (Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now), he (More)

September 9, 2009 - Putnam Statement on Obama Health Care Speech
Congressman Adam Putnam tonight reacted to President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress on health care reform: “Substantively, his plan isn't very different from the bill Americans (More)

August 25, 2009 - Congressman Putnam to Hold U.S. Military Service Academy Seminars
Congressman Adam Putnam today announced two seminars for students interested in being nominated for selection to the U.S. military service academies for the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Merchant (More)

August 21, 2009 - Putnam honored as “Workforce Champion”
Polk Works recognized Congressman Adam Putnam with its “Workforce Champion” award during its Annual Meeting and Best Places to Work Awards Ceremony August 20. The Workforce Champion Award recognizes (More)

August 19, 2009 - Putnam to speak at events Thursday
Congressman Adam Putnam will speak at two events in the 12th Congressional District Thursday, August 20.    Thursday morning, Putnam will be the keynote speaker at the Polk Works (More)

August 3, 2009 - Putnam statement regarding Capt. Michael Scott Speicher
Congressman Adam Putnam today issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the remains of Navy Capt. Michael Scott Speicher, the first American pilot shot down in the 1991 (More)

July 30, 2009 - Putnam praised for leadership on food safety legislation
Food safety legislation (HR 2749) passed in the U.S. House of Representatives today with broad bipartisan support (283 in support, 142 opposed), having recovered from a procedural stumble Wednesday. (More)

July 29, 2009 - Putnam speaks on health care reform legislation
Following is the text of Congressman Adam Putnam’s speech delivered July 28 on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the current health care reform proposal. Here (More)

July 29, 2009 - Putnam says food safety legislation is step in right direction
Food safety legislation (HR 2749) failed to secure a two-thirds majority needed to pass a parliamentary hurdle in the House of Representatives today.  Although a strong majority favored the (More)

July 27, 2009 - Martinez, Putnam Host Education and Employment Fair in Hillsborough County
U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) and U.S. Rep.  Adam H. Putnam (Bartow-Fla.) are hosting an Education and Employment Fair to be held on Tuesday, August 4, from 3:00 p.m. (More)

July 21, 2009 - Putnam and Bernanke discuss pace of economic recovery
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today questioned Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke on the pace of economic recovery and the economic measurement methods the Fed is using. In a (More)

July 16, 2009 - Putnam video illustrates health care bureaucracy in new video
Congressman Adam Putnam has posted a new video illustrating the size of the federal bureaucracy that would come between patients and physicians under the Democrats’ proposed health care reform (More)

July 10, 2009 - New Putnam video on health care reform
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) has recorded a new video discussing the issue of national health care reform. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zh7O5aIWy4 This video is available on the Congressman’s YouTube channel: FL12Putnam. (More)

July 9, 2009 - Spending measure benefits Florida agriculture, America’s food supply
An agricultural spending measure the House of Representatives passed today contains several provisions Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) sponsored that will benefit America’s food supply. The Agriculture Appropriations Bill (HR (More)

July 8, 2009 - Safeguard food supply
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) is calling for legislation to strengthen consumer confidence in the nation’s food supply and to protect crops from costly pests and disease. “Florida is a (More)

June 30, 2009 - Congressman Putnam can help you get help from federal agencies
If you need help with an agency of the federal government, caseworkers from Congressman Adam Putnam’s office will be available at several locations in Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk counties (More)

June 26, 2009 - Putnam opposes “cap and trade” energy bill
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today announced he would vote against the “cap and trade” energy bill (HR 2454). “We need a comprehensive energy and environmental policy to protect and (More)

June 25, 2009 - Putnam will continue to work for invasive species studies
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today said he will continue his call for the federal government to review efforts aimed at controlling invasive species of snakes and insects that threaten (More)

June 25, 2009 - Immigration reform, Yes; amnesty, No
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today met with President Obama and other Members of Congress at the White House to discuss the need to comprehensively reform America’s immigration policies. “This (More)

June 24, 2009 - Putnam: Effort to stop pythons, invasive species in Florida needs review
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) is calling for stronger federal action to help stop the spread of invasive species in Florida that threaten the state’s ecosystems. Amendments Putnam is offering (More)

June 19, 2009 - Putnam votes to impeach judge
Congressman Adam Putnam today voted in support of impeaching a federal judge who has pleaded guilty to lying to judicial investigators, but who has refused to resign from his (More)

June 17, 2009 - Food safety legislation off to good start
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today said he is pleased with the direction food safety legislation is taking in the House of Representatives.  The Food Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 2749) (More)

June 16, 2009 - Putnam’s Internet Safety Bill Passes House
( For additional information, see Congressman Putnam’s Legislative News Kit : http://adamputnam.house.gov/putnam/student_internet_safety.shtml) Congressman Adam Putnam’s (R-Fla.) legislation to make it easier for schools to teach children how to protect (More)

June 1, 2009 - Congressman Putnam can help you get help from federal agencies
Caseworkers from the office of Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will be available at several locations in Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk Counties in June to assist constituents of the 12th (More)

May 13, 2009 - Putnam attends White House food safety meeting
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today attended a meeting of President Obama’s Food Safety Working Group at the White House. This was the group’s first meeting, a “listening session” to (More)

May 1, 2009 - Putnam named to Rural America Solutions group
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam will be part of a new task force focusing on issues facing rural America.  Formation of the Rural America Solutions Group was announced by (More)

April 22, 2009 - Putnam calls for aggressive effort to save nation’s citrus crop
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today told a U.S. House panel that the federal government must dramatically increase the amount of funding it is providing if it is to save (More)

April 9, 2009 - Putnam urges employers to display at job fair
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla) today reminded employers that they will have an opportunity to recruit well-qualified employees at a job fair in Polk County April 30. “If you have (More)

April 3, 2009 - Putnam, Sheriff offer internet safety seminar for parents
Congressman Adam Putnam, in conjunction with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, is sponsoring an Internet safety seminar Tuesday evening for parents. The seminar will feature Chief W. J. Martin (More)

April 3, 2009 - Putnam, Fla. lawmakers seek federal help for avocado growers
Congressman Adam Putnam today announced he has sent a bipartisan letter, co-signed by a dozen other members of the Florida congressional delegation, to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture seeking (More)

April 2, 2009 - Putnam: "This isn't a budget, it's an invoice"
Congressman Adam Putnam today delivered a strong critique of the federal budget developed by the Obama Administration and Democratic congressional leaders.   The House is expected to vote on the (More)

March 31, 2009 - Congressman Putnam can help you get help from federal agencies
Caseworkers from the office of Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will be available at several locations in Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk Counties in April to assist constituents of the 12th (More)

March 27, 2009 - Putnam to help dedicate new VA clinic in Lakeland Monday
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will speak Monday, March 30, at the official dedication and opening of the new veterans clinic serving the Lakeland area.  Officially known as the Lakeland (More)

March 19, 2009 - Putnam Supports Measure To Return 100 Percent of AIG Bonus Money
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and other Republican congressmen today attempted to stop further federal money from going to American International Group (AIG) until the insurance giant (More)

March 18, 2009 - Putnam: Transparency And Oversight Will Help Stop Irresponsible Practices
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) said he understands taxpayer outrage over huge retention bonuses being paid at insurance giant American International Group (AIG) and was pleased to learn (More)

March 16, 2009 - Putnam calls for closer scrutiny of economic rescue efforts
U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) joined other members of Congress in calling for both closer scrutiny and greater transparency in the federal government’s efforts to rescue the economy. “With (More)

March 14, 2009 - Harrison student wins Congressional Art Competition
Ariel Muiselaar, a senior at Lakeland’s Harrison School for the Arts is the winner of the annual Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), the Polk Museum (More)

March 13, 2009 - Putnam nominates students to military academies
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today announced nominees from the 12th Congressional District to the United States Military Academies. “These young men and women should make us all proud,” said (More)

March 12, 2009 - Putnam: Job fair spotlights veterans
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla) announced that he is sponsoring a job fair specifically highlighting U.S. military veterans in conjunction with Polk Works and Polk Community College. “All job seekers (More)

March 11, 2009 - Putnam testimony on food safety
The Honorable Adam H. Putnam Hearing on "How Do We Fix Our Ailing Food Safety System" I appreciate the opportunity to provide written testimony to the House Committee on (More)

March 10, 2009 - Putnam, Markey offer tougher rules for federal mortgage corporations
Congressmen Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and Edward Markey (D-Mass) today said they have introduced bipartisan legislation to make the government sponsored mortgage corporations known as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (More)

March 9, 2009 - National Restaurant Association Hails U.S. House Introduction of Food Safety Legislation by Representatives Costa and Putnam
The National Restaurant Association today praised U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (D-CA) and Adam Putnam (R-FL) for introduction of the bipartisan Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting (FEAST) Act. (More)

March 5, 2009 - Reps. Putnam, Costa Introduce Comprehensive Food Safety Legislation
Congressmen Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and Jim Costa (D-Calif.) today introduced legislation to modernize America’s food safety network.  Continued incidences of food-borne illness have called for Congressional action to maintain (More)

March 5, 2009 - Costa, Putnam to introduce food safety legislation Thursday, March 5th
WHAT:  U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.), a member of the Committee on Agriculture and Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will brief reporters on the Safe FEAST Act, food safety legislation they (More)

February 27, 2009 - Putnam to brief local food safety leaders on new legislation Monday
WHO: Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and Florida leaders, representing food producers, processors and food safety experts. WHAT: Congressman Putnam will conduct a briefing on new food safety legislation he (More)

February 23, 2009 - Proposal would extend tax incentives for long-term care
Congressmen Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and Joe Courtney (D-Conn) today announced they have introduced legislation that would establish tax incentives for long-term care expenses and consumer protections for people who (More)

February 20, 2009 - Putnam joins bipartisan call for Everglades funding
U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today joined six other Florida Members of Congress in supporting $88.5 million for Everglades restoration in President Obama’s upcoming budget proposal. In a letter (More)

February 20, 2009 - Putnam bill would improve child product safety law
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today announced he has introduced legislation to improve a child protection law by correcting flaws that could make it more difficult for needy people to (More)

February 13, 2009 - Putnam says spending bill should do more to stimulate economy
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today issued the following statement after voting against a wasteful $789 billion spending bill that he believes will fail to stimulate the U.S. economy: “Our (More)

January 30, 2009 - Putnam offers help for dealing with federal agencies in February
Congressman Adam Putnam today announced caseworkers from his office will be at locations throughout Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk counties in December to help constituents with federal programs such as  (More)

January 29, 2009 - Putnam introduces earmark reform
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) this week proposed changing the practice of “earmarking” spending requests by members of Congress. “All too often, earmarks are funding embarrassing and unworthy projects,” said (More)

January 28, 2009 - Putnam introduces cyber-safety bill to protect children
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today introduced legislation to allow schools more leeway in teaching children about the dangers associated with predators on the Internet. The Student Internet Safety Act (More)

January 28, 2009 - Putnam, Lee call for student protection “now, not later”
Additional protection for students from school employees who are sexual predators is long overdue, said U.S. Representatives Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and Chris Lee (R-NY) today.  The two congressmen joined (More)

January 28, 2009 - Putnam joins vote against massive spending plan
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla) today said he would join Republican opposition to President Obama’s $825 billion spending plan, saying there is too much waste and too little in the (More)

January 27, 2009 - Putnam, Brown-Waite introduce measure to simplify taxes for seniors
U.S. Representatives Adam Putnam (R-Fla) and Ginny Brown-Waite (R-Fla) today introduced legislation that would allow senior citizens to file their taxes on a new and simplified tax form (Form (More)

January 26, 2009 - Putnam to view crop freeze damage Monday
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will tour a Hillsborough County citrus grove Monday, Jan. 26, to view damage caused by the recent freezing temperatures.  He will also receive a briefing (More)

January 22, 2009 - Putnam votes against second bailout bill
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla) today voted against releasing a second $350 billion requested by the Obama Administration as part of an effort to stimulate the U.S. economy. “The zig-zag (More)

January 20, 2009 - A beautiful, significant moment in history
Following the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States today, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) described his thoughts: “It was a breathtaking sight to gaze (More)

January 16, 2009 - Putnam statement regarding Congressman Wilson
Congressman Adam Putnam issued the following statement after voting against House Resolution 744, which officially disapproved of remarks made by Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina.  The resolution passed (More)

January 14, 2009 - Putnam welcomes plans for new agriculture inspection laboratory
A new agricultural inspection laboratory coming to South Florida will aid in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s fight against plant pests and diseases, said Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today. (More)

January 14, 2009 - Putnam: Re-focus SCHIP on the neediest children first
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today said a massive expansion of the State-Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) could endanger other safety net programs.  He joined 138 other congressmen in voting (More)

January 14, 2009 - Putnam proposal would streamline insurance for low income children
Calling the number of uninsured children in Florida “embarrassing,” Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) introduced legislation today that would make it easier for children in low income families to receive (More)

January 13, 2009 - Putnam offers sympathy to victims of Haitian earthquake, contact information to U.S. families
Congressman Adam Putnam today expressed sympathy to the people of Haiti who were victims of a massive earthquake centered near Port au Prince Tuesday evening. “Our thoughts and prayers (More)

January 13, 2009 - Putnam to inspect freeze damage to crops
Congressman Adam Putnam will inspect damage to crops, foliage and aquaculture in Central and South Florida that have been hit hard by record cold temperatures this month.  Earlier this (More)

January 8, 2009 - Putnam Praises OJ Decision
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (R-Fla.) today strongly praised the USDA’s plan to purchase more than $26 million worth of orange juice to be donated to child nutrition (More)

January 5, 2009 - Congressman Putnam Offers Help For Dealing With Federal Agencies
BARTOW, Fla. – Caseworkers from the office of Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will be available at several locations in Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk Counties in January to assist constituents (More)

January 5, 2009 - Putnam To Be Sworn In Tuesday
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Adam H. Putnam (R-Fla.) will be sworn in as a member of the 111th Congress on Tuesday.  This will be the start of Putnam’s fifth (More)

December 31, 2008 - Putnam Voices Support For Israel
BARTOW, Fla.  –  Following demonstrations against Israel in two Florida cities yesterday, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) issued the following statement in support of the Jewish state: “Israel not only (More)

December 12, 2008 - Putnam congratulates teachers
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today congratulated 54 teachers from Florida’s 12th District who have just received National Board Certification – the highest certification level in the teaching profession. “I (More)

December 12, 2008 - Lakeland artist has ornament on White House Christmas tree
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today praised Lakeland-based artist Thomas Brooks for creating a Christmas ornament that now adorns the official White House Christmas tree. The Christmas tree, a tall (More)

December 11, 2008 - Putnam says auto industry rescue plan needs changes
WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today said a $14 billion federal rescue of U.S. automakers does not include enough safeguards for taxpayers or reforms to the industry.  (More)

November 25, 2008 - Congressman Putnam Offers Help For Dealing With Federal Agencies
BARTOW, Fla. – Caseworkers from the office of Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will be available at several locations in Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk Counties in December to assist constituents (More)

- November 12, 2008 Putnam Provides Medicare Seminars In November
BARTOW, Fla.  – Congressman Adam Putnam today announced four public seminars for Medicare beneficiaries in November.  Staff from Putnam’s office and experts on state and federal benefits will be (More)

- October 20, 2008 Rescue Plan Comparison to Original Proposal
This chart to compares the original Paulson proposal to the final product that passed through the Senate and House. I fought for the removal of "golden parachutes" for CEOS, (More)

October 3, 2008 - Putnam: Congress has taken decisive action to restore confidence in our markets and protect Main Street
“This economic rescue plan is a critical first step in responding to the crisis that has rippled through our credit markets and left Americans from all walks of life (More)

September 30, 2008 - Putnam statement following financial rescue legislation vote
Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), today issued the following statement following the vote on the financial rescue legislation“The vote today means that a majority of House members believe the financial (More)

September 19, 2008 - Putnam: We Need To Move Forward Together To Restore Confidence
WASHINGTON – A sustainable approach to addressing the financial crisis on Wall Street is likely to come before Congress next week, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) said this morning. Putnam (More)

September 11, 2008 - Putnam Statement On Anniversary Of The Sept. 11, 2001, Attacks
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) issued the following statement on the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks: “Today, we take a moment to pause and pray (More)

August 25, 2008 - Congressman Putnam Offers Help For Dealing With Federal Agencies In September
BARTOW, Fla. – If you need assistance from a federal government agency, caseworkers for Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will be coming to locations in Hillsborough, Osceola and Polk counties (More)

August 18, 2008 - Putnam Outreach Meetings Canceled
BARTOW, Fla. – Congressman Adam Putnam’s office today announced that previously scheduled outreach meetings in Hillsborough and Polk counties Tuesday and Wednesday, August 19 and 20, have been cancelled (More)

August 6, 2008 - Putnam, Gingrich and House GOP Continue Energy Protest
WASHINGTON –  Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and other House Republicans were today joined by former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) in protesting the Democratic leadership’s (More)

July 30, 2008 - Putnam Testifies For Food Safety Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Testifying before an Agriculture subcommittee today, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) urged support for legislation to modernize and improve the nation’s food safety laws.  “Our governing food (More)

July 23, 2008 - Putnam Votes For Housing Bill Despite Serious Concerns
WASHINGTON – Noting serious concerns he has with the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) said he voted in support of the (More)

July 23, 2008 - Putnam Heralds Unveiling Of American Energy Act
WASHINGTON – Earlier this afternoon, House Republicans gathered on the West Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol to unveil the American Energy Act, a landmark measure to lower gas (More)

July 22, 2008 - We Need A Better Way Of Handling Food Safety Incidents
WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) today issued the following statement concerning the Food and Drug Administration’s announcement that it had matched the bacterial strain responsible for the (More)

June 30, 2008 - Iraq Spending Law Contains Putnam Provision For GI Bill Improvements
WASHINGTON – A new benefit for military families that Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) introduced in the House of Representatives became law this morning. The provision is part of an (More)

June 27, 2008 - Putnam To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Lakeland Tuesday Night
BARTOW, Fla.  – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will hold a public town hall meeting in Lakeland, Tuesday, July 1, in City Hall, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  If (More)

June 26, 2008 - Putnam: Supreme Court Decision A Victory For Individual Liberty
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), Chairman of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in District of Columbia v. Heller that (More)

June 26, 2008 - Congressman Putnam offers help for dealing with federal agencies in July, 2008
Tuesday, July 1st   9:00am-10:00am Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW Winter Haven   10:30am-11:00am Haines City Comm. Center 219 South Fifth Street Haines City   11:30am-12:00pm (More)

June 19, 2008 - Putnam: Troop Funding Bill Is a Victory for All
WASHINGTON – Congressman  Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), Chairman of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a landmark troop funding bill that includes (More)

June 18, 2008 - Putnam to Host Job Fair
BARTOW, Fla. – Congressman Adam Putnam’s office will host an Education and Employment Fair with more than 60 booths (list below) on display Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Nora Mayo (More)

June 4, 2008 - Putnam, Bilirakis Introduce Homeowner Benefits for Combat Service Members
WASHINGTON -- Florida congressmen Adam Putnam and Gus M. Bilirakis today introduced legislation that would assist uniformed service members fighting in a combat zone since 2001 with the purchase (More)

June 2, 2008 - Putnam Calls For Repairs to No Child Left Behind School Standards
WASHINGTON  –  Congressman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) is calling for the elimination of confusing standards between state and federal offices that evaluate the performance of the nation’s public schools. “Accountability (More)

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